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Opera Highlights
A staged and costumed opera production sang in English. Pergolesi's most famous comedy opera telling the story of a clever maid turned to be mistress. |
Music
Giovanni Battista Pergolesi |
Libretto
Gennaro Antonio Federico |
Premiere
28 August 1733, Teatro San Bartolomeo, Naples, Italy |
Time and Place
18th century, a city in Italy |
Production
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR — Maria Pellegrini
STAGE DIRECTOR — David MacAdam
TECHNICAL MANAGER — Carlo Verdicchi |
Pianist
Michel Ross |
| Cast |
SERPINA
soprano
Nicole Bower
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UBERTO
bass
Christopher Mallory
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VESPONE
silent role
Michael Carty
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Synopsis
ACT I
Uberto complains about his maidservant Serpina, who is late bringing him his chocolate and has become a dictator in his home. He tells his servant Vespone to find him a wife who will do what she is told. Serpina overhears and offers herself, but Uberto is adamant that it should be anybody but her.
ACT II
Serpina persuades Vespone to join her in tricking the master into marrying her. She tells Uberto of her plans to marry Captain Tempest, and when he asks to meet her suitor she introduces a disguised Vespone. Serpina tells him of the silent Captain's wish for a dowry. If he does not receive the money he will insist that Uberto marry her in his place. Valuing money above peace and quiet, Uberto agrees to marry Serpina, and when Vespone reveals himself, Uberto realizes that he has loved Serpina all along.
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Wayne Line, baritone
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Jean-E Hudson, mezzo-Soprano
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Nicole Bower, soprano
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